This is the best way to do an Everest trek following the footsteps of the old approach route followed by Everest expeditions from the 1950's through the 70's. It provides a good opportunity to see the densely populated middle hills and the high altitude splendor of the Khumbu, or Everest, region.
This trek starts from Jiri (1905m). The trail heads eastward through the lovely forested hills of Solu and Monasteries and uninterrupted mountain views lie ahead. The portion of the trek from Jiri to Lukla is often uncrowded, and therefore much better trekking country. We follow the “Dudh Koshi river” north through terraced hillsides and small villages to join the main Everest trail below Lukla. By now you will have had time to adjust to life on the trail and with the benefits of increased fitness make the ascent to Namche Bazaar. Once in the Khumbu region the mountain views improve with every step-Kwangde,Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam ,the "horse saddle" of Kantega and of course the summit of Everest itself.
From Namche the trek follows the Gokyo lake to Everest Base Camp then flies out from Lukla to Kathmandu .
Facts Of The Trek
Trekking Destination: Jiri / Kalapathar / Everest base camp
Group Size: Min - 1
Minimum altitude: 1850m.
Maximum altitude: 5545m.
Season: September to late December and February to late June.
Grade Info: Fairly Strenuous ***
Transportation: Car, Land Cruiser, Bus or Aeroplane.
Total Days: 28 Days ( Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour: Approximately 6 - 8 hours each day.
Highlights: Experience Sherpa culture in Junbesi. Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar, Panoramic view from Syanbuche – Experience Sherpa culture in Khumjung village. Visit Tyangboche Monastery Grand mountain views from Kalapatar- Spectacular views of glacier from Everest basecamp- View the beautiful glacial lake from Gokyo peak.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu drive bus to Jiri (1905m)
Day 02: Jiri trekking to Shivalaya(1767m)
Day 03: Shivalaya trekking to Bhandar(2194m)
Day 04: Bhandar trekking to Sete(2573m)
Day 05: Sete trekking to Junbensi(2675m)
Day 06: Junbensi trekking to Taksindo(2971m)
Day 07: Taksindo trekking to Khari khola (2050m)
Day 08: Khari Khola trekking to Surke(2339m)
Day 09: Surke trekking to Phakding(2640m)
Day 10: Phakding trekking to Namche bazaar(3446m)
Day 11: Visit Thame(3800m) or rest.
Day 12: Namche Bazaar trekking to Tangboche (3860m)
Day 13: Tangboche trekking to Pheriche(4240m)
Day 14: Pheriche trekking to Lobuche(4910m)
Day 15: Lobuche trekking to Gorak Shep ( 5140m)
Day 16: Gorak Shep trekking to Kala Patthar / Everest base camp.
Day 17: Lobuche trekking to Dingbuche (4410m)
Day 18: Dingbuche trekking to Tangboche
Day 19: Tangboche trekking to Namche Bazaar
Day 20: Namche Bazaar trekking to Phakding
Day 21: Phakding trekking to Lukla (2840m)
Day 22: Lukla fly to Kathmandu transfer to Hotel.
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